Geography: Central America Tic-Tac-Toe Activity (middle and high school)

Note: the cover page states South America, this is wrong. I will have to redesign it. This is a Central America Plan and contains Central America Questions.

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Need a new way to have students to research about South America? Put a little twist in the lesson. Have student play Tic-Tac-Toe while learning about South America.

This lesson will not only give students autonomy and choices in what they learn, but will also create a fun way to have student complete research on South American government, economics, geography, and cultural.

Students will receive a Tic-Tac-Toe board with multiple question, 2 per square. Students will choose one question or activity from each Tic-Tac-Toe square to form a Tic-Tac-Toe horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You may have student complete up to two Tic-Tac-Toe without answering the same question twice. If time is limited, you may shorten the lesson by having student complete only one Tic-Tac-Toe.

Students may work individually or with a partner to complete the research assignment.

This lesson includes:
°Suggestion for South America Introductory Videos
°Listening Activity
°South America Tic-Tac-Toe Activity
°Collaborative Closure Activity through Student Self-Assessment
°Suggested Instructor Assessment
°Reproducibles for graphic organizers required through assignment
°Teacher Assessment Guide/Key
... And More

Sample Questions:

°What is NAFTA? How has it affected the people of Mexico? Do you think NAFTA has been good or bad for the people in border cities of the United States? Explain your answer.

°Even before Europeans “discovered” the new world there were advanced civilizations in the Americas: Incas, Olmecs, Mayas, and Aztecs. List the cultural characteristics of each, what they are famous for, and how they still influence the world today.

° Create a Venn diagram comparing Central America and the West Indies.

° Create a stamp reflecting the blend of culture in Central America (Native American, African, and European)

° What challenges does Mexico face today as a result of their expanding population? Propose a solution to one of the challenges they face.

Note: This is a higher-level thinking activity which requires students to not only research the answers to the questions, but compare and contrast, create, explain, etc.

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